Paul Sunrise @Ps13@dingdash.com

Appearing to follow the crowd is still following the crowd. Many people want their cake and to eat it too. You cannot say you are against vaccine passports if you have one.

Regrets are just resentments one holds against oneself.

People do not like the harsh reality of Truth. They prefer lies and delusion because it offers temporary comfort, but at what cost?

Thought of the day: I think it is sad that we live in a society that prioritizes youth over age and experience. When did being old become a bad thing, and why do primarily women act as though it is shameful? I don't understand dyeing ones hair, lying about your age, or it being culturally inappropriate ask how old someone is. I think disrespect of elders is a telling measuring stick of the health of a society.

@Knittinggrace this weekend I went for a walk with my daughters to look for rocks by the river. Some of the trail was difficult to traverse and my youngest was afraid. I held her hand and she successfully navigated the difficulties, and though she had faith and trust in me, it didn't overcome her fear. She was still afraid, but trusted anyways. Those who fulfill God's calling do so in spite of fear, not because of some perfect faith. Even Christ himself was so stressed he sweated blood before he fulfilled his destiny. My point is simply that everyone experiences stress, anxiety, and fear, including God himself while on earth, so emotions clearly have nothing to do with faith, nor a person's ability to fulfill God's plan for their life. I think I understand your point, but in honesty I find it both condescending and impractical to real life.

Thought of the day: I don't think there is anything scarier than being truly willing to follow God wherever He may lead. It requires giving up control of our lives and putting it into the hands of a Being that, if we are honest, is at some level abstract. That, I believe is the definition of faith.

Thought of the day: I've been realizing there is a difference between a righteous man and a sinless one. There have been many examples of righteous men, but only one sinless. My goal is to be a righteous man, the Lord knows I've failed at being sinless.

@erdenpilger perhaps it doesn't work nowadays because no one in North America really attempts it. I think also people are emotionally prepared for the message because they have heard it before. Jesus loves you isn't exactly a groundbreaking concept. I personally believe I love you will break down the barriers, but that comes with a level of commitment I don't think most NA Christians are willing to make. We can't just say it, we need to live it, with passion, boldness, and pride in our Creator.

Thought of the day - you cannot preach salvation without sin, because without sin there is no need for a Saviour.

Pretty much the logical conclusion of questioning the Bible in the darkness of cultural norms. https://notthebee.com/article/heres-the-trajectory-your-church-will-follow-once-its-gone-woke

I prefer experimental christianity to theoretical christianity. I would prefer a major, "in that didn't work, try again," rather than, "what if."